[Modifier] Silane Coupling Agents ②: Why Doesn’t Adding Silane Help?

💡 In This Article How much silane to add: a theoretical amount calculated from the filler's specific surface area Why more silane can make things worse: the weak boundary layer Filler pre-treatment versus integral blend, and why the same silane can behave differently What happens inside an opened silane bottle, and how silane holds up … Continue reading [Modifier] Silane Coupling Agents ②: Why Doesn’t Adding Silane Help? →

[Modifiers] Silane Coupling Agents ①: How Do Silanes Hold Inorganic and Organic Materials Together?

💡 In This Article The molecular structure that lets a silane coupling agent grip inorganic and organic materials at the same time The three steps by which a silane settles onto a surface: hydrolysis, hydrogen bonding, and condensation How epoxy, amino, and mercapto silanes differ, and which to choose for an epoxy adhesive Why a … Continue reading [Modifiers] Silane Coupling Agents ①: How Do Silanes Hold Inorganic and Organic Materials Together? →